Two more Canadian astronauts will venture to the ISS
Fri, May 3: David Saint-Jacques and Jeremy Hansen will be the latest Canadians to follow in the steps of Col. Chris Hadfield and venture aboard the International Space Station.
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Jun 2, 2015
7th annual FIRST Quebec Robotics Competition
About 5,000 students from across Quebec and the world went head-to-head with their creations in robotics at the 7th annual FIRST Quebec Robotics Competition. As Global’s Felicia Parrillo reports, participants had a chance to show off their inventions to Canadian Space Agency Astronaut David Saint-Jacques.
Mar 3, 2018
David Saint-Jacques calls space mission ‘humbling’ and a ‘privilege’
Canadian astronaut Daivd Saint-Jacques explained Monday that his experience on board the International Space Station and being chosen to be part of the mission was “humbling” and a “privilege.”
Canada
Dec 10, 2018
Ontario Science Centre hosts party for Canadian astronaut launched into space
Students from Grenoble Public School had a chance to watch the Russian Soyuz rocket dock at the International Space Station with Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques on board. While at the Ontario Science Centre, students had a chance to learn what liftoff felt like from former astronaut Dave Williams.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Dec 3, 2018
David Saint-Jacques’ family speaks about life in space
It’s been four months since Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques took off for his space mission. Since then, he’s conducted hundreds of experiments and has given dozens of interviews. While Saint-Jacques’ mission is making headlines, what the public hasn’t seen are the people standing behind him. Global’s Amanda Jelowicki sat down with Saint-Jacques family about life...
Global News at 5:30 and 6:30
Apr 4, 2019
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques returning to Earth
David Saint-Jacques is returning from his six-month mission on the International Space Station, which is the longest single spaceflight by a Canadian astronaut. As Jeff Semple reports, Saint-Jacques’ recovery will be a challenge.
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Jun 24, 2019
Canadian David Saint-Jacques taken from Soyuz spacecraft after landing
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques was taken out of the Soyuz spacecraft on Tuesday following his journey from the International Space Station.
Science
Jun 24, 2019
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques on training in Russia for space mission
Global News’ Jeff Semple interviews Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques about achieving his dreams on going to space and how to maintain close relationships with his Russian counterparts during turbulent international relations.
Canada
Aug 20, 2018
Canada Day attracts thousands to Parliament Hill
Thousands of people converged on Parliament Hill in Ottawa to help to celebrate Canada’s 152nd birthday. David Akin reports on the festivities, and how Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques joined in on the fun from Houston.
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Jul 1, 2019
Space Exploration is how we ‘evolve’: Saint-Jacques
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques told Global News’ Mike Armstrong that space exploration is how humanity will “progress.”
Jul 11, 2019
‘I’ve been gone all her life’: David Saint-Jacques on the challenge of being away from family
In an interview with Global News Mike Armstrong, Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques revealed the biggest challenge of his mission to the International Space Station – being away from family.
Jul 11, 2019
A look at the Canadian Space Agency’s flight training
Astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques explain how astronauts prepare for space by experiencing flight training here on Earth.
Jun 17, 2016
Canadian astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques talk ‘rapid’ change in Canada’s space program
Canadian astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques discuss what Hansen called the “rapid” change and growth of Canada’s space program.
Politics
Jun 17, 2016
Manned Soyuz spacecraft docks with ISS
The Russian Soyuz MS-11 spacecraft with its crew from several nations including Canadian David Saint-Jacques, successfully docks with the International Space Station.
Tech
Dec 3, 2018
Extended: Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques passes 100 days in space
One hundred days is a long time to be away from home — even longer if you’re 400 kilometres above your home. Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques just passed that milestone on the International Space Station. He’s carrying out important experiments that will help us go even further into space. He took some time to talk...
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Mar 13, 2019
Canadian David Saint-Jacques, fellow astronauts make way into capsule
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques and fellow astronaut Anne C. McClain and cosmonaut Oleg Kononenco entered the elevator on Monday to make their way into the capsule taking them to the International Space Station
Science
Dec 3, 2018
David Saint-Jacques on life in space
Mon, Dec 10: Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques says he’s slowly adjusting to life in space, since taking off for the International Space Agency last week. Global’s Phil Carpenter explains.
Global News at 5:30 and 6:30
Dec 10, 2018
Canadian astronaut talks about transcending geopolitics
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques is in the midst of intensive training at a space facility in Russia, ahead of his mission to the International Space Station later this year. In addition to conducting maintenance and experiments, Saint-Jacques is also hoping to make an impact in the world of politics. Jeff Semple explains.
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Aug 21, 2018
Timelapse: Canadian and American astronauts begin 6.5-hour spacewalk
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques and American astronaut Anne McClain began an expected 6.5-hour spacewalk on Monday to update the power system on the International Space Station. This is the third of four spacewalks scheduled to take place during Expedition 59.
Apr 8, 2019
Saint-Jacques jokes astronauts are ‘guinea pigs’ on returning to earth
Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques joked Wednesday that when he returned to earth after his stay on the International Space Station, he became a “guinea pig” because they’re “very interesting” to scientists.
Canada
Jul 10, 2019